Matthew 25:46 Meaning “And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.” (Matthew 25:46) Note: this page is a supplement to the Character of God and the Gospel Glossary definition for “punishment” which explains the meaning of that concept. Here we are looking at the two words in the New […]
What is the meaning of 2 Corinthians 5:21? (Note: this page provides more detail on the information at the page Made to be Sin – definition.) “Made him to be sin” is a strange-sounding concept. Which sin was He made to be? Can a person become an action? Jesus did not commit any sins or […]
“Made Him to be sin” sounds like a strange concept. Here is the key scripture verse: “For he hath made him (Christ) to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.” (2 Cor 5:21) This page includes the term “sinful flesh.” Traditional Legal Model – […]
(Part 23 of the Cleansing of the Sanctuary Series) “Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.” (Matt 6:10) In this last section of the Cleansing of the Sanctuary series we will take a look from another angle and consider whether that cleansing might go as far as to […]
(Part 22 of the Cleansing of the Sanctuary Series) “Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you.” (Luke 17:21) The Kingdom of God (often understood to be synonymous with the kingdom of heaven) is commonly thought of as heaven itself – the physical place where […]
James 4:8 Meaning – The Benefits of Cleansing (Part 21 of the Cleansing of the Sanctuary Series) James speaks of the need to cleanse ourselves: “Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.” (James 4:8) The fact that James 4:8 […]
(Mopping up the Mess is Part 19 of the Cleansing of the Sanctuary Series) Remember the three levels of sin: Sinful attitude Sinful flesh Sinful acts This series on Cleansing the Sanctuary has stressed the point that we need to first deal with the sinful attitude (Part 8). Once we get to the point of […]
(Part 18 of the Cleansing of the Sanctuary Series) “That he might sanctify and cleanse it [the church] with the washing of water by the word,” (Ephesians 5:26) It is interesting that the words “sanctuary” (hagion, G39) and “sanctify” (hagiazo, G37) are both from the same Greek word “hagios,” (G40) usually translated as “holy.” A […]
(Part 16 of the Cleansing of the Sanctuary Series) “And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” (Rom 12:2) Scripture indicates that renewing the mind will renew or transform the life. […]
(Part 15 of the Cleansing of the Sanctuary Series) “Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God. And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in […]